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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Oracle

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Exterior
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 18.00 per person)
Garden
Children's play area - indoor

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Berkshire Hospital
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Reading

Central Reading getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Reading City Centre hotel, you'll find Oracle and Kennet & Avon Canal. Also, Thames River is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal Berkshire Hospital is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hexagon - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Novotel Reading Centre

4-star hotel near Oracle
Novotel Reading Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1141 square feet (106 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Novotel Reading Centre also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Reading hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 179 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1141 sq ft of conference space
  • 106 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Reading Centre offers 179 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Novotel Hotel Reading Centre
Novotel Reading Centre
Accor Reading Centre
Novotel Reading Centre Hotel Reading
Reading Novotel
Novotel Reading Centre Hotel
Accor Reading Centre
Reading Novotel
Novotel Reading Centre Hotel
Novotel Reading Centre Reading
Novotel Reading Centre Hotel Reading

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot in central Reading

Front desk staff were so welcoming & helpful, especially Marissa! Breakfast staff were friendly. Didn’t meet housekeeping but they did a lovely job with the room. Comfortable bed, in a quiet & nice-sized room. Very conveniently located, 3 minutes from the train station & RailAir bus stop (to LHR) — as well as being right by the high street & some nice restaurants. Close to the Oracle mall for more shops and a selection of restaurants along the river. Look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money on this trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Damilola

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, polite staff hood facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

S Y

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

lucy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sleepless in reading

Room was not made up for 2 as booked , reception said they fix it whilst we were out . When we came back they had but the people who did had left our door on snib so the door to our hotel room was open the entire time . I went and complained whilst my friend checked the room . As you can imagine we were very unhappy , 2 girls staying on our own . They refunded my parking as by way of an apology in the evening but had to chase in the morning. Room was uber noisy no sound proofing, all in all a highly stressful stay which was meant to be a birthday treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ioannis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

piyush

Travelled with family
All the carpets were filthy and dirty. Property needs improvement
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service Close to public transport
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NOVO Reading.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reading

Close to train station from where we walked. Good visit. Room was comfortable and well thought out with everything we needed. Check in/out excellent and fast. Breakfast was enough to set us up for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2-night Stay

Very slow check-in, but staff helpful. Good food in the Restaurant (we ate there on the 1st night).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marcevans

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Novotel staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was overall clean but the carpet looked like it had been in the wars! The bar was fun if the music was a little loud. The pool was a really welcome facility. Friar Street can have some characters around, but it's very convenient for the station and the shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great location and staff amazing breakfast just had a few issues with the keys not working l
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jade Louise

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very accommodating for us and nothing was too much trouble. The room was a little dated and would benefit from a rewire, however was extremely clean and spacious. A huge selection of food available at breakfast. The only negative was the windows would benefit from secondary glazing as the room faced the main high street, and I had to sleep with earbuds in due to the high level noises outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevork

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025